Elbert Michael Fox

           Elbert Fox, 79, of Wapappello, Missouri, passed away on February 2, 2026, in Puxico, Missouri. He was born on November 20, 1946, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, to Leonard Franklin Fox and Berta Lee (Bennett) Fox.

      Elbert lived most of his life in Wapappello, Missouri, where he was a faithful member of New Life Baptist Church. He loved the outdoors and spent much of his time fishing, hunting, and trapping, activities he truly enjoyed.

      He is survived by one son, Jefferson Fox of Jackson, Missouri; two granddaughters, Andie Fox of Jackson, Missouri, and Zoe Fox of Overland Park, Kansas; four brothers, Leon Fox of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, Leroy Fox of Bowling Green, Kentucky, Jim Fox of Wapappello, Missouri, and Bill Fox of Bloomfield, Missouri; and one sister, Kay Fox of Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

      He was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard Franklin Fox and Berta Lee (Bennett) Fox.

      Visitation will be held Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the Watkins and Sons Funeral Home in Puxico, Missouri.

      Funeral service will be held Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at the Watkins and Sons Funeral Home in Puxico, Missouri. 

           Burial following at Wapappello Cemetery.